Master the craft of modern millinery with a complete, practice‑oriented guide.
This book presents a thorough study of preparing, making, and copying hats, designed for classroom use and as an essential aid in leading workrooms. It blends foundational theory with hands‑on techniques, covering frame making, wiring, covering, and the careful handling of materials to achieve durable, precise results. The text also situates millinery in today’s design world, showing how to adapt core principles to changing styles and customer needs.
The book is structured to help beginners grow into skilled practitioners, while serving as a reference for instructors and experienced makers. Topics span from accurate measurement and frame foundations to advanced finishing methods, including flanges, sectional facings, straw hats, and the critical stitches used in millinery. It also addresses the practical side of the trade, with guidance on training collaborations between workrooms and trade schools to build a reliable, skilled workforce.
What you’ll experience and learn:
- Fundamentals of wire-frame making, with precise measurements and hands‑on practice
- Techniques for creating flanges and sectional facings to shape and color hats
- A practical overview of stitches and finishing methods essential to millinery
- The role of cooperative training between workrooms and trade schools to develop skilled staff
Ideal for students, instructors, and practicing milliners who want clear, actionable instruction grounded in real‑world practice.